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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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